# Daniel Joseph Kelly O'Connell

_Irish astronomer_

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> Daniel Joseph Kelly O'Connell was a seismologist, astronomer and Jesuit priest who is particularly known for his work in observational astronomy. He worked primarily observing binary star systems, and was involved in photographing the Green Flash. He was also the third president of the Pontifical Academy of Sciences.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 25 July 1896 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q18546129#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Rugby ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q18546129#P19))
- **Died:** 15 October 1982 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q18546129#P570))
- **Place of death:** Rome ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q18546129#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Ireland ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q18546129#P27))
- **Occupation:** astronomer; astrophysicist; adviser ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q18546129#P106))
- **Education:** University College Dublin ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q18546129#P69))
- **Positions held:** president (1968–1972); director (1952–1970) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q18546129#P39))

## Questions

**When was Daniel Joseph Kelly O'Connell born?**  
Daniel Joseph Kelly O'Connell was born on 25 July 1896 in Rugby.

**What positions has Daniel Joseph Kelly O'Connell held?**  
Positions held by Daniel Joseph Kelly O'Connell include: president (1968–1972); director (1952–1970).

**Where did Daniel Joseph Kelly O'Connell study?**  
Daniel Joseph Kelly O'Connell was educated at University College Dublin.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Daniel Joseph Kelly O'Connell](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel_Joseph_Kelly_O'Connell) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q18546129](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q18546129) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Daniel O Connell.jpg by no coneguts (CC BY-SA 4.0)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Daniel_O_Connell.jpg)

## Licence and attribution

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## Cite this page

"Daniel Joseph Kelly O'Connell". DigiNepal. Last updated 4 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/daniel-joseph-kelly-o-connell. Retrieved 5 November 2026.